Ball Mount Recommendation With Near Zero Rise/Drop
Question:
My new tandem axle trailer is exactly level with top of my trucks receiver hitch. I am currently using a borrowed 3 ball multi hitch but its only rated for 5k lb. I dont want an expensive overpriced adjustable ball mount just so that I can use it straight. Aside buying a welded multi ball hitch is there any forged or welded straight no or 1inch or less class iv ball mounts available? All Im finding anywhere are 2inch or more or light weight atv grade stuff if its straight. Id also rather not put a 2inch upside down making a 1inch rise because when I load the trailer I will be way too tongue heavy. Please help.
asked by: Ryan
Expert Reply:
The ball mount we have that has the closest rise/drop to 0 is the Convert a Ball part # AMSC2 which has a rise of 3/4 inches when fliped in rise position. With the tongue weight of the trailer loaded this should compress the vehicle suspension enough that you'd be right at level.
For a 2 inch ball you'd then want the part # 40038 or for a 2-5/16 inch ball part # 63847.
Products Referenced in This Question
2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 12000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- CURT
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2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Draw-Tite
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Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 10,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Matte Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Shock Absorbing
- Convert-A-Ball
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Curt Heavy Duty Forged Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 1" Rise - 2" Drop - 17,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1-1/4 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Matte Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 17000 lbs GTW
- Class V
- CURT
more information >
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